Global Scans · Stress · Weekly Summary

• Among people of East Asian heritage, asking family members for more support might increase stress and undermine health. https://www.apa.org
• The Health Ministry has stressed that cannabis is not a recommended treatment for recent trauma, and two weeks after the outbreak of the war it released a statement warning against using cannabis to treat the immediate aftereffects of traumatic experiences, or ASD (acute stress disorder). The Times of Israel
• The reliance on water-scarce basins for data center operations may further worsens health risks, particularly in regions like Virginia, which is already experiencing droughts and water stress due to climate change. Frontiers
• A proposed Department of Homeland Security public charge - related rule that children's advocates say would deter immigrant families from accessing health, nutrition, and other basic supports, increasing child poverty, stress, and risk of maltreatment and trafficking. INVISIBLE CHILDREN
• The Health and Safety Executive is placing greater emphasis on psychosocial hazards such as stress, workload, and organisational culture. Parrot Signs & Graphics
• In 2026, mental health conferences are expected to focus heavily on digital mental health, workplace resilience, youth well-being, and climate-related stress. Blog
• The World Health Organization describes heat as a major environmental and occupational health hazard and identifies heat stress as one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths globally. Elmhurst Energy
• Mindfulness and Mental Health: The importance of mental well-being will continue to gain prominence in 2025, with an emphasis on mindfulness practices, stress management techniques, and mental health awareness. Benefit Airship

Last updated: 14 September 2026